The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

863 episodes of The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) since the first episode, which aired on December 28th, 2021.

  • Day 134: Devastating Effects of Sin (2022)

    May 14th, 2022  |  18 mins 22 secs
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    Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15.

  • Day 133: Persevering in Trust (2022)

    May 13th, 2022  |  19 mins 10 secs
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    Fr. Mike focuses on trust today, specifically trusting God in difficult times. Like David, we need to learn to trust God in the midst of the battle, not wait until it's over. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 15, 1 Chronicles 19-20, and Psalm 3.

  • Day 132: David and Absalom (2022)

    May 12th, 2022  |  16 mins 38 secs
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    Fr. Mike reflects on the story of David and Absalom, and points out the lack of forgiveness and repentance on both men's part. God forgives us no matter what, but without us mirroring that forgiveness, rebellion can easily rise up. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 14, 1 Chronicles 18, and Psalm 14.

  • Day 131: Hope for the Future (2022)

    May 11th, 2022  |  24 mins 17 secs
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    Fr. Mike preaches hope for the future of those with wounded hearts as we read the stories of Tamar, Amnon, and David. No matter what's in your past - things you've done or things that have been done to you - there is abundant hope for your future because God desires to make you whole. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 13, 1 Chronicles 17, and Psalm 35.

  • Day 130: Nathan Condemns David (2022)

    May 10th, 2022  |  19 mins
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    Fr. Mike touches on the sins of David, and how we can see ourselves in these fallen characters in scripture. God desires a relationship with us free from sin, and although it may be painful, he brings these things into the light not out of anger, but out of love. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 12, 1 Chronicles 16, and Psalm 51.

  • Day 129: David Commits Adultery (2022)

    May 9th, 2022  |  22 mins 15 secs
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    Fr. Mike breaks down David's tragic downfall as he commits adultery with Bathsheba and kills her husband, Uriah the Hittite. We learn that David's road to grave sin began with small acts of disobedience and selfishness. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 11, 1 Chronicles 14-15, and Psalm 32.

  • Day 128: Mighty Men of Valor (2022)

    May 8th, 2022  |  16 mins 1 sec
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    As we continue to read about how King David expands his kingdom, Fr. Mike points out the mighty men of valor, who were men of great courage, honor and excellence that fought in Israel's battles. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 13, and Psalm 31.

  • Day 127: Kindness for the House of Saul (2022)

    May 7th, 2022  |  18 mins 48 secs
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    Fr. Mike draws our attention to David's kindness towards the house of Saul, including Jonathan's lame son Mephibosheth. We learn that even though Saul persecuted David, David continued to honor his descendants. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 9, 1 Chronicles 12, and Psalm 28.

  • Day 126: David's Victories (2022)

    May 6th, 2022  |  17 mins 29 secs
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    Fr. Mike emphasizes how King David's victories in battle are part of his calling to establish Israel as a kingdom. He also reminds us that the recapitulation of the events we read about 1 Chronicles 10-11, is not repetitive, it served a specific purpose for the people of Israel. Today we read 2 Samuel 8, 1 Chronicles 10-11 and Psalm 60.

  • Day 125: Covenant with David (2022)

    May 5th, 2022  |  32 mins 14 secs
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    Fr. Mike highlights the moment God makes a covenant with David, promising him an everlasting dynasty, but reserving the building of the Temple to David's son Solomon. He also teaches us how 2 Samuel 7 foreshadows the fact that the Blessed Mother is the new Ark of the Covenant. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 9, and Psalm 89.

  • Day 124: King David Rules (2022)

    May 4th, 2022  |  23 mins 11 secs
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    Today we read about the moment David is made king over all Israel. Fr. Mike reveals that as David begins his rule, he has both strengths and weaknesses. Today we read 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 7-8, and Psalm 27.

  • Day 123: The Death of Ish-bosheth (2022)

    May 3rd, 2022  |  23 mins 1 sec
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    Fr. Mike highlights the importance of David's reaction to the death of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Today we read 2 Samuel 4, 1 Chronicles 5-6, and Psalm 26.

  • Day 122: Abner Is Killed (2022)

    May 2nd, 2022  |  24 mins 38 secs
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    In today's readings, we hear about the death of Abner, and Fr. Mike points out how David publicly mourns Abner, and instructs his people to do the same. The readings are 2 Samuel 3, 1 Chronicles 3-4, and Psalm 25.

  • Day 121: Cycle of Violence (2022)

    May 1st, 2022  |  19 mins 20 secs
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    Fr. Mike talks about how revenge and violence can become a cycle that doesn't end until someone chooses to end it. He also points out how the genealogy in 1 Chronicles reflects the genealogy of Christ. The reading for today are 2 Samuel 2, 1 Chronicles 2, and Psalm 24.

  • Day 120: David Mourns Saul (2022)

    April 30th, 2022  |  18 mins 50 secs
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    Today we begin two new books as we read 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, and Psalm 13. Fr. Mike shows us how nothing in scripture is wasted space, and also points out how, through God's grace, we can move past the things that have hurt us.

  • Day 119: David's Wisdom (2022)

    April 29th, 2022  |  21 mins 10 secs
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    In the last chapters of 1 Samuel, Fr. Mike focuses on David's wisdom in battle through his prayer and ability to unite the people of Israel. He also touches on Psalm 18 and how wonderful things can happen once we allow ourselves to be loved by God. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 29-31 and Psalm 18.